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ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Speaker, Asad Qaiser, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, he announced on Twitter late Thursday night. “I have put myself in self-quarantine,” Qaiser said on Twitter, confirming he had the virus.

“I request the entire nation to take precautions and to pray for my recovery,” he said.

“The test results of my son and daughter have also come out positive,” Qaiser added.

Meanwhile, Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani telephoned the NA speaker and inquired about his health.